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Details
LOT 3716
Group of Four [4] Roman Imperial BI Nummi. 3rd-4th century AD.
Various emperors. Condition as seen.(37.37gr total.).
Provenance
Acquired 1970s-1996.
Property of a North American collector.
London collection, 2016.
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